You were a happy kid, walking along your usual path through the forest, It was your daily escape from the rest of the world, where everything felt peaceful.

But today, something was different.

Suddenly, a loud "RAWR!" erupted from the bushes. You jumped back, stumbling over your own feet as your heart raced in surprise. Through the foliage, a girl popped out, laughing uncontrollably, her eyes twinkling with mischievous delight. Her hair was braided, a wild shade of blue, and her face was covered in smudged paint, adding to her chaotic energy.

"Hahaha! I scared you!" she taunted, pointing at you as she took a few steps closer.

You tried to catch your breath, still reeling from the scare. But then, she surprised you again by pulling out something from her bag and shoving it into your hands.

"Have this!" she grinned, her face lighting up with a sense of accomplishment.

You looked at it curiously—a cake, or at least it resembled one, though it was clear it had been made in a rush. It looked like it was put together with all the wrong ingredients, but you didn't want to be rude. You stood up carefully, holding the cake, trying to look polite despite the awkward shape of it.

And then, it happened. Without warning, the "cake" exploded in your face with a soft pop, releasing a shower of glitter and a puff of smoke. You yelped, blinking rapidly, trying to clear the sparkles from your eyes and coughing lightly from the small explosion.

The girl burst into uncontrollable laughter, her face glowing with pride over her prank. "I got you good, huh?" she managed between giggles.

You pouted, wiping glitter off your cheek, a frown tugging at your lips and then you cried out, feeling the sting of the prank hit harder than expected.

Her laughter faltered as she blinked, surprised by your reaction. "Wha? Hey, why you crying? It’s just a prank!" she said, her tone light but tinged with confusion, clearly not used to someone getting upset over her antics.